What Ful medames is
Slow-cooked fava beans with oil, lemon and cumin.
Ful medames is listed as a dish in the Egypt guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Ful medames
Ful medames is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Egypt. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Egypt guide also covers 4 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Ful medames sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 6 food entries we track for Egypt, 5 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Koshari, Ful medames, Ta'ameya |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Molokhia |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Ful medames is one of 4 dish entries and 5 budget items; 4 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Egypt items that make most sense alongside Ful medames, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Egypt items share the most tags with Ful medames, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Ful medames: common questions
What is Ful medames?
Slow-cooked fava beans with oil, lemon and cumin. It is listed in the TasteBridge Egypt guide as a dish.
How much does Ful medames cost in Egypt?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Ful medames vegetarian?
Ful medames is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Ful medames?
Our index lists it across Egypt, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Egypt. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.